CVE-2025-21179

Name: CVE-2025-21179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-11T18:15:29.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-21179 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. DHCP Client Service Denial of Service Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DHCP Client Service Denial of Service Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.67%

47.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.3107
Microsoft	Windows Server 2025	< 10.0.26100.3107

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21179Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-21179?

DHCP Client Service Denial of Service Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2025-21179?

CVE-2025-21179 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21179?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-21179?

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Source: NVD / NIST